Experiences with

Rheumatoid factor test

Does anyone have any experience of high anti-ccp numbers and RA being more damaging? The first time my tests were done, nearly two years ago, my anti-ccp was 79, with Rheumatoid Factor being 264. At the moment, it's mainly my feet that are effected with some bone erosion starting in a couple of MTP

As I am experiencing some body aches my GP is testing my ESR, CRP (inflammation markers) and ANA and rheumatoid factor to test for autoimmune conditions which can cause inflammation.

Hello all. I recieved my formal diagnosis of RA last week and trying to learn as much as I can. I often see you all discuss blood results/ CCP levels and wondered if someone coukd give me a beginners guide to understanding how yo interpret and what it all means. My letter says CCP positive 157, Rheumatoid

Does anyone have Sjogren’s disease along with PMR/CGA? For months I’ve been struggling with worsening vision in my left eye, and trying to figure out if I was having a flare. The left eye vision is like it was before cataract surgery, worse some times than others, especially after reading. Opthomologist

I've had major stomach issues forever. I'll spare you the detail, but it's changed and gotten significantly worse since I started b12 injections 2 years ago. I have found a few things that help but nothing cured. The issues have turned into just straight up pain. Like stabbing, throbbing, wrapping around

hi everyone, I’ve finally got all my results back. So have haematocrit of 0.457 slightly high MCV 101.1 (showing enlarged red blood cells) Active B12 low (34.3 pool/l) Intrinsic factor antibodies negative Gastric parietal cell antibodies negative Any advice on next steps would be appreciated

So thankful for your help…I’m so pleased today I had a lovely email from PAS …I’ve got a appointment tomorrow with my gp to start from the beginning (we shall see).. …Im thinking ifab test for PA is either positive or negative no abnormal -satisfactory as mine has wrote in between …but have also

can anyone tell me what 34.3 pmol/L means. This is my B12 reading from a recent test but everything online is in pg/ml so I’m not sure how low this is. I’m advised to check my full blood count an intrinsic factor antibodies. Any advise would be very much appreciated

Hi all! So following my Medichecks results I made an appointment to see my GP. Medichecks put on my report that my folate was low at 8 (range 7-35) but they count 7-13 as being deficient. My active b12 was 53.6. Medichecks suggested I get an MMA test as my result although in range is at the lower

I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia in 2018 but was not aware that I needed injections for it, so took oral supplements instead. I switched GP's a few years ago and asked for injections when I became aware that they were necessary. The GP I spoke to did not accept that I have PA, because my labs

Hi , I won't go into to the whole details as it would take so long but for the past 7 years I have been treated on and off for neuropathy in face, then legs etc. I kept reacting to every medication given. I had major surgery last july and quickly deteriorated. Initially thought to be thyroid( turns out

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I have had at times severe, on/off knee pain - affecting both knees - for a few years now: stabbing, aching, plus some 'buzzing' sensations. Worse for mobilising and sitting for any length of time, and stiff in the mornings. It's getting worse and I am wondering just what is going on. I was diagnosed

I am very new to rheumatoid arthritis. Can anyone advise re diet etc. I have no idea what may cause a flare up but have had steroids several times since my diagnosis. thanks for your help

what is best medication for rheumatoid arthritis that don’t give you side effects

Have been suffering with chest pain for over a week now GP sent me to a&e today was told that it could be coming from my rheumatoid or biologics have been diagnosed with rheumatoid for a number of years now and have never experienced this before and just wondering if any body else has and what the outcome

can anyone give me some tips of what is ok to eat and what isn’t and also to keep weight down and any good meals to eat

can you take naproxen and amitriptyline whilst on methotrexate obviously cause I’m in pain with my rheumatoid arthritis, awaiting appointments in march

Hi all...was hoping for your opinions. I see a NP (who has a good understanding of PA) monthly for my jab. Unfortunately she was out today, so another NP came in and refused to administer my shot based on my recent blood work (of course serum levels are over 2000!). She also stated that MMA was fine

I've made some notes!! I will be contacting the practice manager with a view to them providing training in B12 treatment. (Also posted this in PA forum but thought it might be useful in here as well ) • ‘On the day’ appointment to replace a scheduled appointment the previous day, which had not been